April 18 / 14.12 Thirsk

14.12

Good

Thomas Lord Dine & View Restaurant Great Value Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Thomas Lord Dine & View Restaurant Great Value Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
11 (9)
Inishbeg

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 82-2 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
500,000gns yearling; runner-up to a smart prospect at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last autumn; faded after leading until over 1f out when second to a wide-margin winner at Newcastle (7f, AW) on reappearance; still has untapped potential; leading candidate.
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8th

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Inishbeg

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; made most when below form on handicap debut at York (7f, good) 17 days ago, which can probably be forgiven from widest draw and he was second favourite that day; 5lb claimer is recruited for this hot race on first crack at about 1m.

14/1

8th

6

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Inishbeg

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prevailed in Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last time, opening his account at the fourth attempt; may well build on that success and show further improvement, in keeping with his pedigree (siblings include a very useful performer for his connections); respected.

13/2

1st

11

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Inishbeg

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

500,000gns yearling; runner-up to a smart prospect at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last autumn; faded after leading until over 1f out when second to a wide-margin winner at Newcastle (7f, AW) on reappearance; still has untapped potential; leading candidate.

13/8

2nd
9 (4)
Fozzie

20/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 77-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
82,000gns yearling; only seventh of nine on both outings last term, folding tamely after racing freely on second of them; lots of improvement required but he has since been gelded and still has potential.
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4th

4

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:00 Beverley

Fozzie

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Belied 66-1 odds and showed fairly useful form when second on seasonal debut at Thirsk (7f, good) in April but was below that level when making the frame on next two outings, particularly so when well-held third of four at Pontefract (1m2f, good; raced too freely) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip looks the right move but he still has a point to prove.

11/2

3rd

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

14:48 Pontefract

Fozzie

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Has shown improvement with a couple of second-place finishes this term since being gelded, latest at Redcar (1m, good); one of the form contenders but pedigree raises a stamina doubt upped further in trip.

7/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never the slightest threat at Newmarket (7f, good; 33-1) on sole outing last term; needs a big leap forward but he was an expensive (420,000gns) yearling and he's in good hands so it's possible.
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2nd

5

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 4

19:24 Lingfield

Weffaag

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

420,000gns yearling; no show in one start at two and although beaten at odds-on when third of 14 on last month's Thirsk reappearance (7f, good), that was still a solid effort; shaped then as though a bit further would suit and a major player with a tongue-tie applied.

11/10

3rd

13

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Weffaag

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

Slowly away and never the slightest threat at Newmarket (7f, good; 33-1) on sole outing last term; needs a big leap forward but he was an expensive (420,000gns) yearling and he's in good hands so it's possible.

11/2

15

(7)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:10 Newmarket

Weffaag

9st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

90,000gns foal, 420,000gns yearling by Havana Grey; fourth foal; half-brother to winners Super Sox (7f including Listed; RPR 106) and It's Showtime Baby (Group-placed 5f AW 2yo; 89); dam 6f AW winner (76), half-sister to 6f Listed winner Minalisa, out of 6f winner; speedily bred but makes debut over 7f and he does not look the stable first string on jockey bookings.

14/1

Form: 44295-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-7 last year but quite consistent, close fifth at York (7f, good) on final start; subsequently gelded; far more solid than most of these and likely to be in the thick of things after his winter break.
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1st

9

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-race maiden who has been out of sorts in his three runs this season; continues to drop down the weights but he needs a big turnaround back at this trip; visor added.

20/1

7th

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Second in a maiden here last September; best form in valuable sales races (also 7f) on next two outings but nowhere near repeating it in his two starts this term; hampered early in a York handicap last time (7f; 22-1) and this is a major rethink on his trip, but none too persuasive.

18/1

14th

10

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Advance Twentyfive

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ran creditably in valuable contest over C&D last autumn but remains a maiden and has a bit to prove off his mark in this warm handicap; failed to show his form at Thirsk (behind Inishbeg) on reappearance.

20/1

16/1

Form: 4-5

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off 11 months between debut and reappearance; possibly failed to stay 1m on return and this shorter trip should help but he has plenty to find on the figures.
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4th

4

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:03 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Doubled his tally when winning at Ripon (6f, good) in May and ran well when third here over 6f two weeks ago; cheekpieces are now added but he will likely need them to go a good gallop dropped back in trip.

5/2

3rd

7

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two wins in 6f handicaps in May; beaten favourite in 5f handicaps at York and Thirsk on his last two starts but has left the impression there is still a bit more to come; return to 6f will help and he's a major player.

7/2

4th

6

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Thirsk

Simbas Pride

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Looked on the up when bagging 6f handicaps at Hamilton and Ripon in May; not discredited (did best of those in near-side group) when fifth of 13 at York (5f, good) four days ago; player.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 46

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
2m4f hurdle winner; well held (7f/1m) on Flat and hard to fancy until tackling handicaps over longer distances.
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11th

1

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Pop The Question

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

2m4f hurdle winner; well held (7f/1m) on Flat and hard to fancy until tackling handicaps over longer distances.

100/1

6th

3

(6)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

14:27 Pontefract

Pop The Question

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Point/hurdles winner; modest fourth of six at Newcastle (7f, AW) on the belated switch to this code; others preferred.

100/1

4th

6

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pop The Question

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

8yo mare who has won two points (3m) and a maiden hurdle (2m4f), but she was pulled up on her last run in May and this is a tough task on her belated Flat debut.

100/1

16/1

Form: 594-

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in three runs as 2yo, fading into fourth of ten at Catterick (7f, good) on final one; may have more still to offer but a couple of these have much stronger form.
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7th

5

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Wetherby

Deep Sleep

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Six-race maiden; has shaped creditably when fourth on both runs in handicaps (1m, 8.5f); interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

17/2

4th

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Deep Sleep

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Five-race maiden; best form when fourth on two occasions, including at Hamilton (upped to 1m; handicap debut) latest start; again has frame possibilities but needs progress to get off the mark.

10/1

4th

9

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:25 Hamilton

Deep Sleep

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tim Easterby

Signed off as 2yo with a good 7f Catterick fourth but he came in a well-held 12th in 7f Thirsk maiden on his return last month; lots more needed on his handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 65-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in two runs last year for Kevin Ryan; changed hands for 11,000gns in the autumn and gelded; needs this run for a handicap mark and probably best watched unless strong in the market.
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13th

2

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:12 Thirsk

Act Of Honor

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Poor form in two runs last year for Kevin Ryan; changed hands for 11,000gns in the autumn and gelded; needs this run for a handicap mark and probably best watched unless strong in the market.

50/1

5th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

19:25 Haydock

Act Of Honor

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

14-1 when well-beaten last of six on last month's debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm); should leave that form well behind in time but probably best watched for now.

25/1

1

(5)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:13 Beverley

Act Of Honor

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Iffraaj half-brother to winners Alice Fairfax (6f 2yo; RPR 86) and Subaltern (1m2f AW; 52), out of 1m winner (88), from family of Dubawi; heed the market signals.

9/2

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W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

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W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

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W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form: 5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

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33/1

Form: 54

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

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10/1

Form: 7852-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Some promise on first three 2yo starts and he improved when second in nursery at Fairyhouse (6f, yielding; blinkered) in September; subsequently changed hands for 25,000euros and gelded; still low mileage and may progress further for new stable.
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7th

3

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Zarvali

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Ex Irish-trained gelding who improved to make a winning start for Roger Fell in 7f Catterick novice in May; has shaped quite well in a couple of handicaps over that trip since (here first occasion); the way he finished off for third at Thirsk last time suggests this step up to 1m is well worth a go.

15/2

3rd

11

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Zarvali

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Fair maiden at 2yrs for Johnny Murtagh; improved to make a winning start for Roger Fell in 7f Catterick novice in May and he shaped promisingly when sixth of 20 in 7f York handicap 24 days ago, finishing well having not enjoyed a clear run; major player eased 1lb

5/1

6th

2

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 York

Zarvali

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Trained last year in Ireland by Johnny Murtagh; made an immediate impact for new yard when winning Catterick novice (7f, good) 12 days ago, seeming suited by the step up from sprint distances; may improve further but this is a fair bit warmer.

9/1

66/1

Form: 76-

Last run: 301 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Comes from a family that has served Jim Goldie very well, but minimal promise in two runs last term and probably best watched until handicapping; wears a hood for the first time.
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11th

13

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Saxon Gem

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced filly who couldn't get going quickly enough on handicap debut over 6f at Carlisle but was struggling from a fair way out when upped to 1m at Musselburgh in June; others more likely for the win.

25/1

4th

4

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Saxon Gem

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Found things happening too quickly before eventually keeping on for fairly respectable sixth of nine on handicap debut at Carlisle (6f, good) a week ago; could plausibly be seen in a better light over this longer trip.

7/1

6th

5

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Saxon Gem

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Triple-figure odds for all three starts (6f, good to firm/good) and hasn't achieved much; however, she now goes handicapping off a basement mark and she's from a family her trainer has done well with; could go well.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Payout
Exacta £281.60
Straight Forecast £241.63
Trifecta £1834.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inishbeg

NEWMARKET:

Weffaag

RP RATINGS:

Advance Twentyfive

The Times:

Weffaag

Telegraph:

Weffaag

The Star:

Weffaag

POSTDATA:

Inishbeg

Daily Mail:

Inishbeg

D Express:

Inishbeg

The Sun:

Inishbeg

Daily Record:

Inishbeg

TOPSPEED:

Advance Twentyfive

The Guardian:

Advance Twentyfive

Daily Mirror:

Advance Twentyfive